About this flying site
Can be used as alternative to Val della Torre (when cloudbase low, or Val della toree in shadow). Site is not official and is not frenquently used.
Givoletto paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Givoletto.
Altitude865 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates45.1753, 7.4879
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Givoletto is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 865 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Givoletto
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Givoletto doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Rather big field, but beware of stones and small bushes. The NE landing direction has also been opened, however some dry tree trunks are still present, be careful. Reachable by car (5min from Givoletto) and then approx 25min walk.
Landing
Big field without notable obstacles. Landing field is not an official landing, but no problems to land there. Beware sometimes public events etc are organized on the field, but in that case there are plenty of alternative fields available.
Access and parking
No access restrictions. The roads and the trails are available on most navigation apps. There is no water available on the takeoff.
Flight rules
Max allowed altitude 1700m AMSL Do not fly towards the flatlands (East) behind the main road, the CTR starts there.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Givoletto
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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